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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,264 and 420,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,264 and 420,644 is: 618,105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,264 : 420,644 = 420,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,264/420,644 = 420,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,264x = 420,644 × 420,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,264x = 176,941,374,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,941,374,736/286,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,105.58

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